About Archie Deese

Thank you for considering Atlanta's Paint Doctor. I started this company to make every painting project simple and predictable, and I still work with clients directly. It would mean a lot to earn your trust. Learn more about us

Get ready for Architect Barbie

What on earth? Yup, that’s what we said. Mattel Inc. has announced plans for Architect Barbie – “complete with hard hat and blueprints” to be the latest addition to the toymaker’s “Barbie I can be…” line of dolls. With the debut of Architect Barbie this summer, Mattel will spotlight [...]

2011-03-11T17:22:49-05:00March 11, 2011|

Congratulations to Our Friends

Two of The Paint Doctor’s friends and clients were recently awarded the 5th annual Philip Trammell Shutze Awards by the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America for their recent achievements in classical design. We congratulate all of the winners, especially Stan Dixon, who won two [...]

2011-02-24T16:03:45-05:00February 24, 2011|

Lead Paint Inspector Sentenced to Jail in Detroit

As a follow up to our recent blog post on lead paint, The Paint Doctor wanted to tell you about a former City of Detroit Health Department lead inspector who was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison on fraud charges for taking bribes and lying about lead-paint inspections. Instead [...]

2011-02-23T13:22:16-05:00February 23, 2011|

Beautiful Buckhead home

Enjoy these pictures of this beautiful Buckhead home The Paint Doctor painted for Stephanie Andrews of Balance Design.  The Dining Room is particularly striking.

2011-02-13T15:57:54-05:00February 13, 2011|

Separating the wheat from the chaff

Let's be honest: We all want to pay less for more. That's why we buy items on sale and shop around. However, when it comes to painting or doing work on your house, you should rethink that attitude. Quite simply, cheaper isn't always better. Would the least expensive [...]

2011-02-11T17:20:00-05:00February 11, 2011|

More good news about the industry

The U.S. home improvement industry is emerging from its worst downturn since the government began tracking spending in the early 1960s, according to a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. At almost $290 billion in 2009, the remodeling market held up much better than [...]

2011-01-26T19:19:41-05:00January 26, 2011|

EPA Lead paint Guidelines

The EPA’s 2010 guidelines regarding lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) are continuing to come under fire. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has urged the new Republican Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to review amendments made to the RRP rules, particularly a [...]

2011-01-25T15:27:09-05:00January 25, 2011|

Tips for Getting Excellent Workmanship

Our clients know that superior quality, as well as the highest standards in customer service and long-lasting results are the hallmarks of The Paint Doctor's work ethos. But that is not the case with all contractors. Here are some tips for getting excellent workmanship from anyone you want to hire [...]

2011-01-19T16:22:52-05:00January 19, 2011|

AIA Billings Index

Good news! The AIA’s Architecture Billings Index, a key economic indicator of construction activity, rose more than three points in November to hit its highest mark since December 2007. The index rose to 52.0 in November, up from 48.7 in October, reflecting growth in demand for design services. A score [...]

2011-01-13T16:07:30-05:00January 13, 2011|

We’re growing

Happy 2011! We hope the new year is treating you well. We are excited to announce that The Paint Doctor has expanded its services to include commercial, institutional, and government clients. Now, like you, business owners, facility managers, and government/military procurement officers can count on the Paint Doctor’s commitment to [...]

2011-01-12T20:55:45-05:00January 12, 2011|